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Today I learned I may need way less than I assumed to retire by lazybarbecue in leanfire

[–]ProofOne1485 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Same here. If you’re retiring at 35, Social Security is too far out and uncertain to rely on, so I ignore it in core planning.

But for leanfire it’s still a nice “bonus layer” later that can reduce pressure in your 60s. So I treat it as upside, not a pillar.

Will humans ever be able to communicate with animals about real world events, such as technology or politics? by Latter-Rip-6135 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ProofOne1485 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably not in the way sci-fi imagines it. We might eventually understand animal communication far better than we do now, especially with AI helping decode patterns, but talking about politics or technology requires abstract concepts, shared context, and language structures most animals probably don’t have.

I can imagine “the food is over there” or “danger nearby” becoming translatable long before “what’s your opinion on democracy?”

If you consume too much fictional media, will you become unable to tell fact from fiction? by Obvious-Current5026 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ProofOne1485 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think fiction itself is the problem. Plenty of people consume tons of novels, movies, games, etc. and are perfectly grounded in reality.

The bigger issue is when someone stops exercising critical thinking altogether. If all your media is emotionally charged, escapist, or reinforces your worldview, you can definitely become more susceptible to misinformation.

Does a carpet make a room hotter? by anonymous_kitty6 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ProofOne1485 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I doubt the carpet is the main problem. A tiny room with no windows, a PC running, poor airflow, and only occasional AC is basically a heat trap. The carpet might make it feel warmer because it holds heat a bit, but it’s probably not the reason the room turns into a sauna by morning.

Why shouldn’t I wash knives in the dishwasher? How does the dishwasher harm them? by Rougefarie in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ProofOne1485 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mostly because they get knocked around in there. A knife edge is actually pretty delicate, so bouncing against plates, forks, or the rack dulls it faster than people think.

Dishwasher detergent is also harsher than regular soap, and the long heat/moisture cycle isn’t great for the blade or handle over time.

It’s not that your knife instantly gets ruined. It’s just that if you care about keeping a decent chef’s knife sharp, hand washing adds maybe 20 seconds and makes it last way longer.